What happened with S&Ls in 1989?
a. They became the nation's economic success story.
b. They began to demand reregulation.
c. They went bankrupt in large numbers and required a $500 billion government bail-out.
d. They started to take over foreign banks.
C
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A) Schmalkaldic League and Charles V B) Socinians and Anti-Trinitarians C) Society of Friends and Spiritualists D) Society of Jesus and Carmelites
During his terms as governor, John C. Connally __________
A. proved to be a weak and ineffective leader B. often disagreed with his former boss President Lyndon Johnson over federal policies C. failed to halt growing corruption in government D. was a divisive and unpopular governor
The most important goal of the National Labor Union (NLU) was
a. to establish the eight-hour day. b. opening its ranks to small businesses. c. organizing for a general strike. d. to bring about socialism.
The Great Awakening can best be described by which of the following statements?
A. It was a multifaceted, intellectual movement, based primarily on new discoveries in science. B. It was a secular, humanitarian movement, which sought to improve the quality of life for the poor. C. It was a rationalist religious movement, which had its greatest impact among the well-educated in eastern seaboard cities. D. It was an emotional revivalist movement, which had its greatest impact both in the coastal regions and the backcountry.